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Boone United Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Boone, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Boone United Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Boone United Trail
“I'd did it in less than 45 min and that included time to stop and take photos and look at tree roots and beautiful curvy dead tree trunks.”
“Nice hike Not well marked nor maintained, but very enjoyable.”
Directions are incorrect. You need to map to Boone United Methodist Church at 471 New Market Blvd. Park in the back of the lot where you will find a trail map. Otherwise, you will be sent through Chestnut Drive and Hidden Valley Circle which are residential neighborhoods.
Trail starts out simple looking trailhead at distal end of churches parking lot and starts by coursing through what appears to be a couple back yards, yes and and then the fun begins! No too difficult but gets your SV X Hr= CO up!
Nice hike with not many people. I'd did it in less than 45 min and that included time to stop and take photos and look at tree roots and beautiful curvy dead tree trunks. You can see a house very close by for most of the walk. I enjoyed the uphill going out but it's short and so I'd still rate it moderate.
Beautiful and simple hike. Easy for our Texas crew. No big scenic overlooks, and could have added one or two more trail markers. But we loved it and would go again.
Trail conditions & character
“I'd did it in less than 45 min and that included time to stop and take photos and look at tree roots and beautiful curvy dead tree trunks.”
“Good cardio workout with lots of elevation gain till mid Sanctuary Loop.”
“Saw only one other couple who chose not to put their dog on leash.”
“No big scenic overlooks, and could have added one or two more trail markers.”
“I'd did it in less than 45 min and that included time to stop and take photos and look at tree roots and beautiful curvy dead tree trunks.”
“Good cardio workout with lots of elevation gain till mid Sanctuary Loop.”
Plan your run at Boone United Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteblueridgeconservancy.org
- Phone+1 828-264-2511
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–5 pm |
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